The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine rpms increased as the engine roared. The contact also stated that the vehicle surged forward and jerked. As a result, the brake pedal was depressed in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that three unknown sensors from the transmission needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the steering rack and pinion became detached. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

- Staunton , VA, USA

I have a 200 Pontiac Grand Prix GT on mondy Dec 20,2004 I noticed the steering on my car was armstrong power steering so I took to a mechanic and he said the rack and pinion was leaking, and seemed to be the problem I only have 32,000 miles on this and my research found out I'm not the only one with this problem. I was wondering if Pontiac had a recall on this problem.

- St Joseph, MO, USA

Steering gave out when trying to make a left turn. Come to find out that it was a rack and pinion prblem that was also recalled on the 1996 though 1998 models.

- Lindenhurst, IL, USA

While driving at low speeds, consumer experienced problems when turning left. The dealer examined the vehicle and found that the rack and pinion was damaged.

- Flushing, MI, USA

Power steering seizes when trying to make left turns. Come to find out that this is due to the rack and pinion having faulty bearings which was recalled back in 1996-1998. The car still has the same problems in 2000 models.

- Lindenhurst, IL, USA

As I was turning left onto a street power steering seemed to give out. I had to straighten the wheel out and turn again. I took the car home to see what was the problem. When I turn the wheel to the left it gets very tough, turning to the right is fine. I took the car to a mechanic and to the dealership and the both said that the rack and pinion was leaking. The car only has 55,000 miles on it, there should be no way that this should be happening. I contacted a GM representative, after stringing me a long for two weeks, they finally told me that since I did not purchase an extended warranty there is nothing that they could do to help. Also when contacting the representative, they often did not call back in the time frame they said they were going to.

- Yorkville, NY, USA

The power steering was sticking. When I would turn the steering wheel to the left than try to go back to the right it would stick, I had too use more force to get it back to center. I took it to the dealer and they found that the rack and pinion was bad. It cost me $1300 to get it fixed and I only have 50,000 miles on this car.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

Power steering "seizes" during cold weather, start-up conditions. Steering will not turn without significant force. Pump and fluid levels are correct. Steering feels as though it is binding.

- Nesbit, MS, USA